Årnes is a village in Midt-Telemark Municipality, in Telemark, Norway. Årnes lies at 40 m above sea level, in the Scandinavian mountains. The nearest city is Porsgrunn/Skien, 37 km to the southeast. Among the landmarks around are Heddal Stave Church (24 km), Old Bø Church (8.8 km) and Nes Church (2.2 km). Among the natural features are Nybufjellet (11.9 km).